Do the Illinois regulatory agencies have an environmental policy statement about livestock facilities?
IEPA Livestock Regulations Parts 501, 506, 560, 570, & 580 Section 501.102 Policy a) It is the purpose of the General Assembly in adopting the Environmental Protection Act to restore, maintain and enhance the purity of the air and waters of Illinois in order to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. An adequate supply of healthy livestock is essential to the well-being of Illinois citizens and the nation. They provide the daily source of meat, milk and eggs. Their efficient, economic production must be the concern of both producers and consumers if we are to have a continued abundance of high quality, wholesome food and of other livestock products at reasonable prices. The policy shall be to establish regulations that will provide a balance between a wholesome environment and the efficient production of adequate livestock products. b) Livestock produce wastes which, when properly used, supply nutrients and organic matter to soils. The mere presence of livestock wast
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